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European Court of Auditors publishes report on public procurement

Telles.eu

As several objectives of the 2014 reform remain unattained, we conclude that, the entry into force of the 2014 directives has had no demonstrable effect. (…) Also, as publication rates remain low, transparency, a key safeguard against the risk of fraud and corruption, is negatively affected.

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A New Era of Procurement in Europe: Time for Bold Change

Open Contracting Partnership

With its mix of charm, history, and major public works set to transform its infrastructure for the future, Rome was the perfect backdrop for our event which was all about harnessing our collective knowledge to make procurement more results-driven, transparent, and impactful across Europe. This trend started long before Covid.

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Updating the UNCITRAL Model Procurement Law for “Green Procurement”

Public Procurement Intl

These and other constraints under the model law are commendable anti-corruption measures, but may make it more difficult to accommodate emerging “green procurement” approaches. Both the European Union ( Directive 2014/24/EU , Art. Article 8, for example, warns the procuring agency, “when first soliciting the participation of.

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EcuadorTLC II: A Shift in Investment Arbitration through the ‘Own Acts’ Doctrine

Kluwer Arbitration

Ecuador) in 2014. For the Tribunal, Ecuador’s conduct – not only in the May 2018 ‘Settlement Agreement’ but also in its actions following the signing of the contracts and the 2014 arbitration – took place within this ‘circle of interests’ shared by the opposing parties. 3E0.2022.0079.01) at Ghent University.

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Reflecting on the ICAL 20th Anniversary Conference: Evolution or Revolution? Navigating the Future of International Arbitration

Kluwer Arbitration

Is greater transparency needed for revolution? It was established that greater transparency is beneficial in public interest matters but not all matters; we need not revolutionise but rather use the tools already in the toolbox to think outside the box. This led to questions on the associated standard of proof.

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The Revised IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest: A Call to Action for Parties and Counsel?

Kluwer Arbitration

First published in 2004 (the “2004 IBA Guidelines”) and then revised in 2014 (the “2014 IBA Guidelines”) (collectively, the “IBA Guidelines”), the IBA Guidelines have become a go-to guide for arbitrators, counsel, and arbitral institutions in identifying conflicts of interest and assessing the need for disclosure.

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What we’re getting wrong about accountability and citizen empowerment

Open Contracting Partnership

David is the founder of reAcción , a grassroots anti-corruption civil society organization that empowers young people in Paraguay to fight for government transparency and social accountability. I work in anti-corruption, leading an organization that focuses on the education sector in Paraguay.